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Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace lineups, predicted starting 11, team news, injuries: London rivals distracted by finals

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Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace lineups, predicted starting 11, team news, injuries: London rivals distracted by finals

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Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace are set to face off in a Premier League London derby, with both teams potentially distracted by upcoming major finals. Tottenham recently secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League final after defeating Bodo/Glimt, and will face Manchester United on May 21 in Bilbao. Crystal Palace is preparing for their FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on May 17, seeking their first major trophy. The league match may serve as a rehearsal for both teams, offering fringe players a chance to impress their managers, Ange Postecoglou and Oliver Glasner. Squad rotations are expected, with Tottenham dealing with injuries to key players like Son Heung-min, and Palace managing player fitness ahead of their critical final match.

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  • Tottenham Hotspur advanced to the UEFA Europa League final with a convincing aggregate win over Bodo/Glimt, setting up a clash with Manchester United in Bilbao on May 21. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Spurs as they aim to secure European silverware.

  • Crystal Palace is gearing up for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 17 at Wembley. The team is hoping to win a major trophy for the first time, having last been in the final in 2016 where they were defeated by Manchester United.

  • The upcoming Premier League match between Tottenham and Crystal Palace may primarily serve as a preparatory exercise for their respective finals, providing an opportunity for less regular players to make an impact and earn a place in the crucial upcoming games.

  • Tottenham is likely to rotate their squad following their midweek European fixture, with potential changes in defense and midfield, as some regular starters may be rested. Injuries to Dragusin, Maddison, Bergvall, and Son Heung-min add to the rotation considerations for manager Ange Postecoglou.

  • Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is also expected to make strategic changes to his lineup to preserve the fitness of key players ahead of the FA Cup final. Despite minor injuries within the squad, such as Adam Wharton's twisted ankle, most first-team players are available for selection, barring long-term absentees.

  • The match can be streamed via various services depending on the region, including Peacock in the USA and Optus Sport in Australia. These broadcast options ensure fans worldwide can follow the action as both teams prepare for their respective finals.

  • Joe Wright, the Senior Editor at Sporting News, provides extensive coverage of global soccer events, leveraging his experience from major tournaments like the UEFA Champions League and the World Cup, offering insights into the dynamics of this anticipated London derby.

  • Tottenham and Crystal Palace clash in a Premier League London derby on Sunday, although both sides will likely be distracted by more important matches to come this month.

  • Spurs produced a professional display to win 2-0 at Bodo/Glimt on Thursday and reach the UEFA Europa League final with a 5-1 aggregate semifinal victory. They will face Manchester United in that showpiece in Bilbao on May 21.

  • Palace's big day is a little sooner. They will meet Manchester City at Wembley on May 17 in the FA Cup final, when they will attempt to win a major trophy for the first time, having been beaten by Man United when they last reached the final in 2016.

  • It all means that Sunday's league game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could end up being little more than a warm-up for these teams, although it could offer the chance for some fringe players to stake a claim for the starting XI in those finals if they can impress Ange Postecoglou and Oliver Glasner.

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  • Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace lineups, predicted starting 11, team news Postecoglou will almost certainly rotate his side after their midweek trip to Norway and with one eye on that showdown in Spain with Man United.

  • Kevin Danso and Djed Spence could come into the defence to give Micky van de Ven and Destiny Udogie a rest, while Archie Gray and Pape Matar Sarr are pushing for starts in midfield.

  • With Son Heung-min still recovering from injury, Wilson Odobert could come into the attack.

  • Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Danso, Spence — Gray, Sarr, Kulusevski — Odobert, Solanke, Tel

  • Injured: Dragusin (knee), Maddison (knee), Bergvall (ankle), Son (ankle/foot)
    Suspended: None

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  • Palace will also have one eye on their biggest game of the season: the FA Cup final against Man City is only a week away, and Glasner will be wary of taking too many risks with his key players.

  • Adam Wharton was taken off during the draw with Nottingham Forest due to a twisted ankle, and he will be kept back for the final. Otherwise, Glasner has a fully fit squad to choose from, aside from long-term absentees Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad, so expect a few changes.

  • Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Ward, Lacroix, Lerma — Munoz, Hughes, Kamada, Chilwell — Sarr, Devenny — Nketiah

  • Injured: Wharton (ankle), Doucoure (knee), Riad (knee)
    Suspended: None

  • Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace live stream, TV channel Here's how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

  • Region TV Streaming
    USA Peacock
    Canada Fubo
    UK
    Australia Optus Sport
    India Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema

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